Registered Nurse, Geriatrics, Full Time, Day

About the Role

To fulfill the needs of patients in a variety of age groups, their family members, and the community by performing varied patient care tasks and functions in accordance with licensure, certification, training, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
• Current/valid State of New Jersey license (or legal permission to work from the New Jersey Board of Nursing).
• CPR certifications.

Experience

• Computer and keyboard skills.
• Medical terminology required.

Skills

• Physical and cognitive requirements: full range of body motion including physically assisting patients, requiring stretching, bending, lifting, sitting, kneeling, stooping, standing, walking, pushing, and pulling.
• Position classified as Very Heavy Work (USDOL): exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50+ pounds frequently, and 20+ pounds constantly. NIOSH guidelines followed (average worker should not lift more than 51 pounds without assistance).
• Manual and finger dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and constant talking/listening in English.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including speech clarity and comprehension.
• Deductive and inductive reasoning skills (applying general rules to specific problems and combining information to form conclusions).
• Considerable walking, standing, sitting, reaching, filing, typing, and photocopying required.
• Ability to perform work accurately, pay attention to details, and switch tasks efficiently without loss of composure.
• Ability to function competently in stressful situations and adapt to changing work environments related to patient needs (acute, chronic, complex, and/or terminal disease processes).
• Ability to work cooperatively within a multidisciplinary health system team (e.g., MDs, Rehab, Respiratory, DI, Laboratory).
• Effective time management skills to set priorities, problem-solve, and deliver care.

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees).
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D (Full Time Employees).
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans.
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support).
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness.
• Retirement Plan.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount.
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities.

Pay

Pay Range: $43.35 - $54.19 per hour. Actual individual salaries vary depending on role, experience, education, and licensure.

Schedule

Day shift (United States of America).

Location

Glen Rock, 85 Harristown Road.